More Than This
The Cure · Join The Dots (B-Sides & Rarities 1978-2001) [2004]
Tell me that it's true
Waiting for a sign
It's all I want of you
Your heart hides a secret
A promise of what is
Something more than this
Just a second of your time
Anyone will do
A taste of any other
Is all I want from you
Offer me the world
And how can I resist
Something more than this
Make believe in magic
Make believe in dreams
Make believe impossible
Nothing as it seems
See, touch, taste, smell, hear
But never know if it's real
(Never know if it's real)
For a second of your life
Tell me if it's true
Anywhere we are
It's all I want of you
your lips lies a secret
A promise of a kiss
Of something more than this
Just a second of your time
Anyone will do
To know any other
Is all I want from you
Giving me the world
Now I can't resist
Something more than this
Make believe in magic
Make believe in dreams
Make believe impossible
Nothing as it seems
Never really understand
What anything means
(What anything means)
Another second of my life
Not knowing if it's true
Make believe in nothing
Is all I want of you
Whisper me a secret
Whisper me there is
Always something other
Something more than this
More Than This - The Cure
Released in 1985, 'More Than This' stands as a defining track from The Cure's final era before their hiatus, characterized by its haunting, atmospheric production and Robert Smith's emotive vocals. The song appears on the compilation 'Join The Dots (B-Sides & Rarities 1978-2001)', which gathered outtakes and rare recordings from the band's extensive discography. Thematically, the track explores the complexities of romantic longing and the insufficiency of physical intimacy, a recurring motif in Smith's work during the mid-80s. Its slow, driving rhythm and ethereal sound contributed to the band's reputation for blending gothic rock with melancholic pop sensibilities, influencing countless artists who followed. The recording remains a staple of The Cure's live performances, often cited as a quintessential example of their ability to craft songs that linger long after the music stops.